GT MARATHON CARBON TEAM 2009 VS Giant TRANCE X2 2008 specs comparison

GT Marathon Carbon Team

General Infos

Model	Marathon Carbon Team
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	-Team Replica
Sizes	- Small - medium - large
Sizes	- Small - medium - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Karma DTC
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers Shimano XTR Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XTR Disc With 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic CrossMax SLR Disc
Rims manufacturer	Mavic CrossMax SLR Disc
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Mavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	GT I-Drive 4 Carbon Fiber
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Ritchey WCS Carbon Lo Rizer
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Ritchey 4-Axis
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano XTR Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR HollowTech II
Gear shift levers	Shimano XTR Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

GT Marathon Carbon Team Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork material	Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type	120 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 RL

Other Specs of GT Marathon Carbon Team

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP23
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Gobi XM With Mg Rails
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Giant Trance X2

General Infos

Model	Trance X2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and Anodized
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Alloy Sealed
Rims manufacturer	WTB SpeedDisc Trail
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Race Face Ride XC Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Race Face Ride XC 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Trance X2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX Top Normal
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	120 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F120R

Other Specs of Giant Trance X2

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorber	5 (inches) Travel Fox Float R
Saddle seat	WTB Devo Comp
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC